Diagrams Overview in Innoslate

Innoslate provides a comprehensive set of diagrams (referred to as "Views") to support model-based systems engineering (MBSE). These diagrams allow users to visualize, analyze, and manage different aspects of systems across the lifecycle, supporting both the Lifecycle Modeling Language (LML), Systems Modeling Language (SysML), Unified Modeling Language (UML) and various general-purpose diagrams.

Diagrams in Innoslate are generally accessible through the 'Open' dropdown from your current view in the main toolbar or via the Diagrams dashboard. Each diagram type is tailored to specific modeling needs, from functional flows and asset configurations to structural definitions and requirements traceability.

General Diagrams

General diagrams in Innoslate offer flexible visualization options for a wide range of system elements, including hierarchies, interfaces, risks, and timelines. These are particularly useful for custom or non-standardized representations.

Available General Diagrams:

• Class Diagram – Visualizes class structures and relationships.
• Hierarchy Diagram – Displays hierarchical relationships between entities.
• Interface Control Diagram – Models interfaces and their control flows.
• Layer Diagram – Represents layered system architectures.
• IDEF0 Diagram – Models system functions and their inputs/outputs.
• ICOM (A0) Diagram – Depicts input, control, output, and mechanism relationships.
• I-Squared Diagram – Analyzes system interactions and interfaces.
• N-Squared Diagram – Maps interactions between system components.
• Physical I/O Diagram – Illustrates physical inputs and outputs of a system.
• Radar Diagram – Compares multiple variables across entities.
• Risk Diagram – Visualizes risks and their relationships.
• Timeline Diagram – Sequences events over time.
• Tree Diagram – Represents tree-structured data or relationships.

LML Diagrams

LML diagrams focus on functional modeling, actions, assets, and their relationships. They are ideal for capturing system behavior, resource allocation, and lifecycle processes, with built-in support for simulations such as discrete event and Monte Carlo.

Available LML Diagrams:

• Action Diagram – Models sequences of actions with control flows, parallels, branches, and loops.
• Asset Diagram – Represents physical assets/resources and their deployments or configurations.
• Spider Diagram – Visualizes complex interconnections between entities.

SysML Diagrams

Innoslate fully supports the SysML standard, enabling standardized systems engineering modeling. These diagrams include frame headers and adhere to SysML specifications for requirements, structure, behavior, and parametrics.

Available SysML Diagrams:

• Activity Diagram – Models workflows and activities within a system, showing control and data flows.
• Block Definition Diagram (BDD) – Defines system blocks and their relationships.
• Internal Block Diagram (IBD) – Shows internal structure and connections of blocks.
• Package Diagram – Organizes and groups related model elements.
• Parametric Diagram – Models parametric relationships and constraints.
• Requirements Diagram – Traces and organizes system requirements.
• Sequence Diagram – Illustrates interactions between entities over time.
• State Machine Diagram – Models states and transitions of a system.
• Use Case Diagram – Depicts system functionality through actors and use cases.

For detailed instructions on creating, editing, or customizing any specific diagram, refer to the individual help articles linked to the Innoslate Help Center. This overview helps you select the right diagram type for your modeling needs in Innoslate.

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